Whimsy in School Counseling Teaching Resources

Classroom Lesson on Empathy: Walking In Other Peoples' Shoes

By Whimsy in School Counseling

Empathy? What's that?! Oh, you mean that thing where people should consider what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes? **Insert obligatory comment from students wanting to trade shoes.**This lesson provides a nice, brief concrete activity to

Subjects:

School Counseling, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

SL.7.1d, SL.8.1d, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1d

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How to Write a Resume & Cover Letter: A Simple Worksheet Packet

By Whimsy in School Counseling

Resume...that's a button on the remote, right, Ms. Whimsy? Sheesh. Really."Resume" is actually a magical piece of paper that's kind of like a remote crossed with a good cup of coffee: it gives you control over what channels of your life potential

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

FREE

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How to Write an Email Worksheet Packet

By Whimsy in School Counseling

STEM based school counseling for the win! This worksheet packet is perfect for use by school counselors or classroom teachers with middle school students, high school special education students, adult learners with low literacy levels, schools

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Life Skills, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

FREE

61

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Scavenger Hunt! QR Codes Against Mental Health Stigma

By Whimsy in School Counseling

Wait....you can challenge mental health stigma AND let your students use their cellphones at the same time? You're about to become the coolest teacher in school!Mental health stigma impacts our students in very real ways. Time to address that in

Subjects:

School Counseling

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities

FREE

46

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I Wish My Teacher Knew No-Prep Lesson

By Whimsy in School Counseling

Building a trauma informed classroom isn't something we're always trained for. This no-prep lesson builds on the "I wish my teacher knew..." fad to include passive reinforcement of letter writing skills, because there's always room for common core

Subjects:

Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets

FREE

94

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Linking Emotions with Bodily Sensations Cards | Interoception Cards

By Whimsy in School Counseling

"Ms. Whimsy, my stomach hurts so I must be nervous." *Cue shoes being thrown up on.* All of us who work in school based social emotional health have been there. These interoception building cards will help your students/clients build important

Subjects:

School Counseling, Occupational Therapy, School Psychology

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

FREE

3

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DBT House Inspired Color By Number Worksheet

By Whimsy in School Counseling

This download includes one color by number DBT house inspired activity, perfect for relaxed counseling sessions, reflections, or counseling homework assignments.Thank you to Mae Hates Mondays for the lovely clipart on the cover of this listing!

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets

FREE

19

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The REBT Therapy Card Game

By Whimsy in School Counseling

The REBT Card Game is going to be your new favorite intervention! Life happens to all of us....it's how we react that makes the difference! REBT, or Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, is one of the most popular (and effective!) counseling

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Games

FREE

22

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The Stress Cup: Teaching Neurodivergent Youth About Meltdowns and Shut Downs

By Whimsy in School Counseling

Meltdowns and shut downs can be ROUGH. This packet uses an engaging comic book style format to teach neurodivergent youth about what causes meltdowns and shut downs, how each is different, and coping skills they can use to make sure their stress cup

Subjects:

Special Education, School Counseling, School Psychology

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets

FREE

1

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DBT Chain Analysis Worksheet for Neurodivergent Teens

By Whimsy in School Counseling

"But I don't know WHY I set the class snake on him, Ms. Whimsy!" Understanding why we do what we do is DIFFICULT...especially for teens! DBT's Chain Analysis is one method of increasing insight into the ways our vulnerabilities, thoughts,

Subjects:

School Counseling, Occupational Therapy, School Psychology

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.26 MB)

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Anger Cards: Linking Emotions with Bodily Sensations I Interoception

By Whimsy in School Counseling

"I'm not angry!" exclaims the child stomping away with clinched fists. What ever shall we do? Teach interoception skills, that's what! These simple anger themed cards provide an activity to support children, pre-teens, and teens in gaining insight

Subjects:

School Counseling, Occupational Therapy, School Psychology

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.90 MB)

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The WDEP Therapy Card Game

By Whimsy in School Counseling

The WDEP card game will become one of your go-to interventions! We all have goals...it's the steps we take to achieve them that makes the difference! WDEP, or Choice Theory, is one of the most effective counseling theories. Created by Glasser, the

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Games

FREE

9

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4 Week No Prep DBT Emotional Regulation Group for Neurodivergent Teens

By Whimsy in School Counseling

This no-prep neurodivergent friendly group is adapted specifically for teens and adults with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergency. Adaptations include: interactive guided notes, color coded sections, memory devices, comic sans

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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2 Week No Prep DBT Distress Tolerance Group for Neurodivergent Teens

By Whimsy in School Counseling

This no-prep neurodivergent friendly group is adapted specifically for teens and adults with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergency. Adaptations include: interactive guided notes, color coded sections, memory devices, comic sans

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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2 Week No Prep DBT Interpersonal Skills Group for Neurodivergent Teens

By Whimsy in School Counseling

This no-prep neurodivergent friendly group is adapted specifically for teens and adults with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergency. Adaptations include: interactive guided notes, color coded sections, memory devices, comic sans

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson

FREE

1

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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The DBT Therapy Card Game

By Whimsy in School Counseling

This DBT card game is a fun opportunity to practice identifying effective vs. ineffective behaviors for a variety of realistic scenarios. The basic premise of DBT is that we have the ability to learn skills to manage our emotions and actions. In

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Games

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.27 MB)

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Nervous Cards: Linking Emotions with Bodily Sensations I Interoception

By Whimsy in School Counseling

"I feel really hot and shaky, I'm not nervous, I think I'm getting what my brother had!" says the kiddo right before their big speech. Well, maybe...but also maybe not. What shall ever we do? Teach interoception skills, that's what! These simple

Subjects:

School Counseling, Occupational Therapy, School Psychology

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.69 MB)

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The CBT Therapy Card Game

By Whimsy in School Counseling

This CBT card game is a fun opportunity to practice identifying healthy vs. distorted thoughts in a variety of real world scenarios, as well as the ways those thoughts might impact our emotions and actions. The basic premise of CBT is that through

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Games

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.97 MB)

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2 Week No Prep DBT Sensory Skills Group for Neurodivergent Teens

By Whimsy in School Counseling

"DBT...Sensory Skills? That's not by the book, Ms. Whimsy." Indeed, DBT Sensory Skills combine adaptive Distress Tolerance work with psychoeducation about sensory needs and self-regulation, therein meeting a previously unmet need.This no-prep

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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2 Week No Prep DBT Mindfulness Group for Neurodivergent Teens

By Whimsy in School Counseling

This no-prep neurodivergent friendly group is adapted specifically for teens and adults with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergency. Adaptations include: interactive guided notes, color coded sections, memory devices, comic sans

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson

FREE

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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